Bette woke up to a scream..and immediately looking over to Tina who was sitting up in bed.Tinas breathing was laboring, and she was sweating.
Sshhhsaid Bette as she grabbed Tina and took her into her armsShhhbaby, its okyou are ok..
IBI am so sorry said Tina starting to cry uncontrollably.
Baby, reallyits okaycalm down Bette looked over at her clock2:30 a.m.. Come on and Bette laid back with Tina in her arms.she held her, and ran her hand across her face until the tears stopped and she fell back asleep.. I love you so muchand I am sorry toothat I cant give you more than what you are offered right nowI just have to deal with it in time. Bette thought as she, too, drifted off to sleep..
The next morning came earlyBette was awake firstmaking coffee in the kitchen and on the phone with James
No..JamesI cantTell Franklin that Tina was in a bad accident and needs me right nowa few seconds later.. Then tell him to go ***** himselfI have bought my own gallery and it should be open in a week or sogod willingand no more problems arise.. said Bette. A few seconds later, I will need you for the openingactually a few days in advanceso, I will see you tomorrow
Bette hung the phone up and went in to check on Tina.she was still sleeping soundly.Bette walked back into the kitchenand was about to pick the phone back upto call Alice..when the doorbell rang
Bette hurried to the door, before it rang again and woke Tina up Al..
Hey Bette.. she said as she walked through the door. How is Tina?
Ah., she is sleeping right nowshe had a long night said Bette as she walked into the kitchen.
Alice followed.. How are things between you guys?
Well, she is here and I am here.
What about the other?
Well, I just dont know if I can work through this with her,.I love her more than anything, but every time I think of kissing her, I think of her and Eric together, and I feel sick to my stomach
Betteall things take time
I know but you dont know the half of it
There is more? asked Alice
Boy, is there.wellremember when I was at the hotel?
Yea
Well, a few days after that, I saw Eric going into the doctors office.I picked Tina up to show herand of course, she made all of these excuses for himuntil he came clean with hertelling her that he had the HIV virussaid Bette through tears
OMGnonoBetteI dont think I heard you right
Yes you did, Al..
OMGand she was pregnant with his child before the accident? *****, that means that she may very well have the virus too.OMG..shitfuckOMGwhat are you going to do?
Stay by her sideshe had an appointment next week for the results to the blood test.but now with the accident and everythingI dont know if we can make that appointement
Bettegeez..lookI know you better than anyone elsebesides Tina.I know that she cheated, and I know that she got pregnant, but right now, even though she may not say itshe needs you more than anything.she knows what she didand the consequences of itbut she needs youyou have to be there to help her.
I have no intentions of going anywhereeven if we arent together, she is still my very best friendand I would never abandon her like thatI am just not so sure that I can work everything out.I cant get past that though of her and Eric in my head.its so clearand demanding..it wont go away
In time, Betteeverything gets better with time.
A few minutes later, Bette.. yelled Tina
Hold on said Bette as she got up from the table to go into the bedroom
I am going to leave and give you two some time said Alice as she stood
Please Alicestay and talk with herI have to run a few errands anywayshe has been talking crazy.saying that she wants to die.I cant get her to talk to much to me.but maybe she will talk to you.pleasefor me
Bette called Tina again
OkI will stay as long as you need.I just dont want to get in the way
You are not in the way, Alplease just talk to herMaybe if I am not here, she will confide in youNow, stay said Bette as she walked on into the bedroom
Betteplease can you help me get upI have to pee
Yeasaid Bette as she walked over and helped Tina up.She guided her to the bathroom..helped her there and then led her to the den T, Alice came by to check up on you
Alice came out of the kitchen. Hey.. she said as she hugged Tina..
Hey, sweetie
How do u feel this morning? asked Al..
Pretty goodif you consider feeling like youve been hit by a mack truck..to be good. said Tina with a smile
Bette went into the bedroom and got dressedthen came out..
TI have to run some errands..is there anything you need while I am out?
Ummm..not that I know of
Al, I will only be an hour or so
GOtake your time.. said Al as she waved her arm towards the door If she doesnt behave, I will break her other leg
Ya think? asked Tina with a laugh
T..dont kill her now said Bette as she laughed then closed the door.
So Tina..what the ***** were you thinkingcheating on Bette like that? Dont you know that she loves you more than anything in her entire life
I knowBut, I dont know why.
Wellyou have a lot of fixing to do missyor I am gonna have to snag that woman back from you said Alice jokingly
I.

Tbc..